Josephine Bakhita
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Josephine Bakhita was a Canossian sister who lived in Schio, Italy for 42 years, where she worked as a cook, sacristan, and portress. She was known for her gentleness, calming voice, and ever-present smile, and was referred to as Sor Moretta or Madre Moretta. During the Second World War, townspeople considered her a saint and felt protected by her presence.
When
- First attested
- 1893 CE
- Attested period
- 1893 – 1947
- Historical notes
- Entered the Canossians in 1893 and died in 1947.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Our Lady, Mary, mother of Jesus
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“African Online News (2000). Josephine Bakhita – an African Saint. 2000 October 14. Retrieved on 5 January 2010.”
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